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Overview |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 3,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $43,142 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $43,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $16,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $24,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 3,161 students)
Emerson vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Augsburg College?
- Emerson College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Emerson than Augsburg College ($54,400.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Emerson ($24,807 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 23.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,418 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,355 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 179 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Augsburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Augsburg College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Augsburg College (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/